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English lessons - let us work together on getting you from beginner to advanced English !
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English: 🇺🇸🇬🇧
Heya! I'm Maria - a Romanian girl who was raised in the UK and who came to consider English as her mother tongue. Having said that, I had my own struggles whilst learning Spanish - I do know what it means to learn a language past childhood. I wish to help others like me go from just listening to actively connecting with others - both in Spanish and English.

Who these lessons are best suited for:
I teach right from beginner and get you up to B2 (A1 --> B2).
I have experience teaching adults, but I am open to adapting the teaching - in terms of vocabulary and context - for any age group.
Our classes will focus on listening and speaking, with vocabulary and verb tense sheets made for you to repeat and work on memorization and spelling after class. Given that, I'd recommend this more for people who wish to communicate naturally for travel, socializing or working rather than those looking for lectures that follow a textbook and solely target reading and writing.
I only ask that you be genuine about learning and to try to fight that urge to switch language the moment it gets hard - I am here to help you with that.

Lesson Structure:
In our first meeting, we will get to know each other and I aim to pinpoint whereabouts you are in terms of both comprehension and expression. Let me know if you have any goals in particular as if there is any particular context in which you aim to use English, I want to adapt my lessons to that. We can get into practicing as soon after and as much as you feel comfortable.
Subsequent lessons will be largely conversation and practice-based. Please don't worry if you know only a few words coming in! I believe in building confidence in speaking from day one as this tends to be what lags most behind and what takes the longest to develop and I want to help you do just that.
I will be providing prompts and real-life scenarios and letting the conversation flow from there for speaking and using comprehensible input (a technique that teaches you unfamiliar terms through familiar contexts) for listening.
I will help you fill any missing vocab or uncertainty in as you go along, where appropriate.
I will provide opportunities for active recall to help you retain these pointers.
I will take notes of these as we go and provide you with a full sheet of vocabulary, verb tenses, uses and examples of any phrasal verbs, idioms and slang, and grammar notes by the end of the following day.
Lessons are to be online or in a quiet café, library or park we agree on or a home-visit if you are close to the city center and would prefer.

Feel free to send a message and see if we're the right fit or ask if unsure about anything!

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Español: 🇪🇸🇵🇷🇨🇴
Buen día, que lo que! Soy Maria - una chica rumana que creció en el Reino Unido. He llegado a considerar el inglés como mi lengua materna y al español como un segundo idioma muy cercano. Pero, igual, viendo como empecé el español a los 14, sí que entiendo lo difícil que es aprender un idioma cuando ya no eres niño. Quiero ayudarles a pasar de solo escuchar a conversar con confianza.

Para quién recomendaría estas lecciones:
Enseño desde el principio de principios y te ayudo a llegar al nivel intermedio alto (A1 al B2).
Cuento con experiencia enseñando a adultos, pero estoy abierta a cambiar mi forma de enseñar - en términos de vocabulario y contexto a otras edades también.
Lecciones se enfocan principalmente en las habilidades de comprensión y expresión oral, aunque crearé paginas personalizadas con el vocabulario y tiempos verbales después de la clase. Así que ... recomendaría esto más para personas que quieran comunicarse con otros de forma natural (sea para socializar, viajar o trabajar) que para aquellos buscando lecturas tradicionales o entrenamiento solo en lo que se trata de leer y escribir.

Plan/structura de las lecciones:
Nuestra primera lección la pasaremos conociendo el uno al otro y mi objetivo será averiguar tu nivel hablando, escuchando y de escribiendo. Avísame si hay una razón en particular por la cual quieres aprender el inglés - puedo adapter mis lecciones a esta. Hablaremos en inglés tanto como puedas desde el primero día, adaptando el porcentaje según te sientas cómodo.
Las próximas clases serán en gran parte basadas en conversación basada en situaciones reales y en temas comunes y esenciales. Porfa, que no se preocupan incluso si solo hablen unas pocas palabras al empezar! Creo mucho en que hay que ir ganando confianza hablando desde el día nr.1 ya que este aspecto suele quedarse atrás y toma la mayor cantidad de tiempo para desarrollar y quiero mucho ayudarte hacer exactamente esto.
-- Compartiré temas para conversar y escenarios de la vida real y dejar que la conversación fluya desde allá (cuando se trata de hablar) y usar 'comprehensible input' (una técnica que te enseña palabras desconocidas por medio de un contexto conocido) cuando se trata de escuchar.
-- Te ayudaré a llenar cualquier vacío de vocabulario y responder a dudas con la gramático cuando sea adecuado.
-- Incluiré pruebas y actividades de recuerdo activo para ayudarte a retener los puntos clave.
-- Tomaré notas de estas a medida que avancemos para entregarte una ficha completa con vocabulario, tiempos verbales, usos y ejemplos de verbos compuestos, jerga y notas de gramática antes del final del día siguiente.
Las clases pueden ser en línea, en un café tranquilo, en la biblioteca o en un parque o al domicilio si estás cerca del centro de la ciudad y lo prefieres.

Escríbeme un mensaje sin compromiso para ver si hacemos el equipo ideal o por si te quedó alguna duda de la descripción!
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About Me
Heya, I'm Maria, a student of biology with a passion for languages! I'm originally from Brașov, Romania, and have grown up in the East Midlands, UK. I fell in love with Spanish when I was introduced to reggaeton at around 14, and have since reached a high level of proficiency in it, particularly whilst at university where I ended up spending more time in the foreign literature section of the library than studying for my degree jaja. I had the luck to be able to spend this past year traveling around Latin America, and felt firsthand how impactful immersion really is. Hence, for both English and Spanish lessons, my method of teaching revolves around simulating day to day scenarios, comprehensible input, and building your ability to express yourself smoothly from there.

As my interest spun from the music, I'm more adept towards Caribbean Spanish's slang and accent. It would be fabulous to have a student who shares the passion, without doubt, but no problem if not, I can teach you the neutral accents and form of speaking.
I like teaching all those students who are particularly curious and understand that making mistakes aren't an embarrassment but a natural part of the learning curve.

I want to help you learn either Spanish or English whether that be to watch your favorite Netflix show without subtitles or, perhaps more importantly, feel you can express yourself exactly as you desire and connect with those around you.
Hope to see you soon for a lesson !
Education
University of Leeds, BsC Biology. I wish to work this following year and then return to studies.
AP Biology, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Computer Science, Comparative Politics and Psychology, Spanish with mark A.
Experience / Qualifications
Spanish:
High direct exposure to the language working in fast-paced Spanish-speaking environments during my year abroad, where I was volunteering in various locals.
Experience teaching beginners with conversation and gentle pointers during this same time and even though I was traveling around a lot and wasn't able to build a long-term relationship, it was so rewarding to note progress made and the confidence they gained in this shorter time.
AP Spanish Language & Culture with an A (prior to traveling and making immense progress) and wish to take the Siele within the next 2 months, for which I'm aiming for a C1.

English:
Native speaker, moved to the UK at 5 years old.
Grew up in multi-national schools, used to helping those around me, including my own family, learn English.
English Language International GSCE with a 9 at just 13 years old.
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
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Beginner
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Duration
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
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Spanish
Skills
English for adults
English as a second language (esl)
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English: 🇺🇸🇬🇧
Buenas, que lo que! I'm Maria - a Romanian girl who grew up in the UK. I've come to consider English my first/native language and Spanish a close second. I know the struggle of learning a language later in life. When I was around 14, a friend of mine introduced me to reggaeton. I quickly fell in love with the genre and...the more music I listened to, the more I wanted to understand. 6 years, great friendships and a crazy year traveling solo around Latin America later, I've managed to reach an advanced level in Spanish (about C1) and am now settling down in Alicante, wishing to help others like me go from just listening to actually connecting with others.

Who these lessons are best for:
Given my background of teaching tourists and nomads, I have experience teaching adults, but I am open to adapting the teaching - in terms of vocabulary and context - for any age group.
I teach right from beginner and get you up to B2 (A1 --> B2).
Lessons will focus on listening and speaking, with vocabulary and verb tense sheets made for you to repeat and work on memorization and spelling after class. Hence, I'd recommend this more for people who wish to communicate naturally as they travel, socialize or work rather than those looking for passive lectures training reading and writing alone.
I only ask you to be genuine about learning and to try to fight that urge to switch to English the moment it gets hard - I'm here to help you.

Lesson Structure:
Our first session will be somewhat slower-paced as I wish to take the time to get to know you, pinpoint whereabouts you are in terms of both comprehension and expression, and learn of your goals. If there is any particular context in which you aim to use Spanish, I want to adapt my lessons to that. We can get into practicing as soon after and as much as you feel comfortable.
Subsequent lessons will be largely conversation and practice-based. Please don't worry if you know only a few words coming in! I believe in building confidence in speaking from day one as this tends to be what lags most behind and what takes the longest to develop and I want to help you do just that.
I will be providing prompts and real-life scenarios and letting the conversation flow from there for speaking and using comprehensible input (a technique that teaches you unfamiliar terms through familiar contexts) for listening.
I will help you fill any missing vocab or uncertainty in as you go along, where appropriate.
I will provide opportunities for active recall to help you retain these pointers.
I will take notes of these as we go and provide you with a full sheet of vocabulary, verb tenses, uses and examples of any phrasal verbs, idioms and slang, and grammar notes by the end of the following day.
Lessons are to be online or in a quiet café, library or park we agree on or a home-visit if you are close to the city center and would prefer.

Feel free to send a message and see if we're the right fit or ask if unsure about anything!

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Español: 🇪🇸🇵🇷🇨🇴
Buen día, que lo que! Soy Maria - una chica rumana que creció en el Reino Unido. He llegado a considerar el inglés como mi lengua materna y al español como un segundo idioma muy cercano. Sé lo difícil que es aprender un idioma cuando ya no eres niño. Bueno, pues, porqué estoy aquí? A ver... cuando tenía unos 14 años, un amigo me introdujo al reggaetón. Rápidamente me enamoré del género y... mientras más escuchaba esta música, más quería entenderla. Seis años, grandes amistades y un año increíble viajando sola por América Latina después, le logrado un nivel avanzado en el español (C1) y ahora me estoy instalando en Alicante y deseo ayudar a otros en el mismo viaje que me ha brindado muchas oportunidades y felicidad.

Para quién recomendaría estas lecciones:
Cuento con experiencia enseñando a adultos, pero estoy abierta a cambiar mi forma de enseñar - en términos de vocabulario y contexto a otras edades también.
Enseño desde el principio de principios y te ayudo a llegar al nivel intermedio alto (A1 al B2).
Lecciones se enfocan en si principalmente en las habilidades de comprensión y expresión oral, aunque crearé paginas personalizadas con el vocabulario y tiempos verbales después de la clase. Así que ... recomendaría esto más para personas que quieran comunicarse con otros de forma natural (sea para socializar, viajar o trabajar) que para aquellos buscando lecturas pasivas o entrenamiento duro en lo que se trata de leer y escribir.
Lo único que pido es tener un interés genuino e intentar luchar contra esta necesidad de cambiar al inglés el momento en cual se pone más complicado - estoy aquí para ayudarte.

Plan/structura de las lecciones:
Nuestra primera lección tendrá un ritmo más suave ya que quiero tomar el tiempo para conocerte, averiguar por dónde estás en términos de hablar, escuchar y leer, y comprender tus objetivos aquí. Si hay una razón en particular por la cual quieres aprender el español, quiero conocerla para adapter mis lecciones a esta. Hablaremos en español tanto como puedas desde el primero día, adaptando el porcentaje según te sientas cómodo.
Las próximas clases serán en gran parte basadas en conversación basada en situaciones reales y en temas clave. Porfa, que no se preocupan incluso si solo hablen unas pocas palabras al empezar! Creo mucho en que hay que ir ganando confianza hablando desde el día nr.1 ya que este aspecto suele quedarse atrás y toma la mayor cantidad de tiempo para desarrollar y quiero mucho ayudarte hacer exactamente esto.
-- Compartiré temas para conversar y escenarios de la vida real y dejar que la conversación fluya desde allá (cuando se trata de hablar) y usar 'comprehensible input' (una técnica que te enseña palabras desconocidas por medio de un contexto conocido) cuando se trata de escuchar.
-- Te ayudaré a llenar cualquier vacío de vocabulario y responder a dudas con la gramático cuando sea adecuado.
-- Incluiré pruebas y actividades de recuerdo activo para ayudarte a retener los puntos clave.
-- Tomaré notas de estas a medida que avancemos para entregarte una ficha completa con vocabulario, tiempos verbales, usos y ejemplos de verbos compuestos, jerga y notas de gramática antes del final del día siguiente.
Las clases pueden ser en línea, en un café tranquilo, en la biblioteca o en un parque o al domicilio si estás cerca del centro de la ciudad y lo prefieres.

Escríbeme un mensaje sin compromiso para ver si hacemos el equipo ideal o por si te quedó alguna duda de la descripción!
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